How to Treat Diverticular Disease through Diet

An easy way to help treat Diverticular Disease is through diet. Below are the more effective, and necessary, diet changes that should be made to help treat Diverticular Disease.

Instructions

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Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. Try to eat a large variety of fruits and vegetables and make sure to eat lots of brightly colored fruits and vegetables (these tend to be higher in antioxidants).

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Increase your intake of Fiber. A diet that is high in Fiber not only can prevent Diverticular Disease it can also help to improve the condition.

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Be cautious with your meat intake. Try to eat more poultry for your servings of meat, and cut back on red meats. When eating red meat always opt for leaner cuts.

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Obesity can not only greater your risk for Diverticular Disease, it can also worsen the severity. If you are overweight, try to lose the weight consistently but avoid doing any crash diets. Try to follow a healthy eating plan. This can actually improve the condition.